Marriage

Things Not to Say to a Doctor’s Wife.

I am a wife. It happens to be that my husband is a doctor. I have very few close friends that are doctor wives, as well. Throughout our multiple relocations throughout the country due to residency and job placement, I've met some of the most amazing women, who happen to be also doctor wives, and… Continue reading Things Not to Say to a Doctor’s Wife.

Marriage

How To Be A Wife And Mom.

I've seen a lot of Facebook posts lately about women venting about their spouse or significant others not 'helping' around the house or not helping with the baby and then, becoming resentful towards each other. In my practice of self-care, it took years (8 years to be exact) to realize that resentment can build up… Continue reading How To Be A Wife And Mom.

Mama Life, Motherhood

Good Mourning.

My little one (LO) is almost 7 months old and has started solids. About a month ago, I made the decision to supplement with formula because I wanted some time away from pumping. Little did I know that the minute I started supplementing, how extremely hard weaning can emotionally be. I had no expectations on… Continue reading Good Mourning.

friendships, Motherhood

Changes In Friendships.

The statement "Your Life is Over" is overrated. And the most @#$% annoying thing I ever heard in my life when I was pregnant and when I gave birth to my son.

Mama Life, Motherhood

Baby-friendly living room.

Our little one is almost 6 months old (where did the time go?!) and it's time to get rid of our modern Copenhagen, sharp-edged, steel and heavy glass, neutral-colored decor. Our living room was full of concussions and bloody noses waiting to happen. Luckily, we found a buyer on Craigslist who we tricked into buying… Continue reading Baby-friendly living room.

Motherhood

Everything Nanny.

A friend once told me that it's important to find someone to help because if I don't get enough sleep, my depression will just get worse and that Zayne and my husband do not deserve that. She encouraged me to keep on with the search and to not give up.

Mama Life, Marriage

Husband’s First Birthday as a Dad.

It was my husband's 34th birthday coming up and I needed to do something well-deserved for him. He's been working 12 hour shifts for 10 days straight - the life of a doctor. And, he's amazing. After a long day at work, he still manages to give baby his bedtime bath, read a story to… Continue reading Husband’s First Birthday as a Dad.

Mama Life, Motherhood

My first blog post.

Welcome to my first blog post. My name is Jojo and I am a first-time parent and newlywed...